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World Environment Day 2024 Celebrated with Tree Plantation Drive at Rama University
08 Jun 2024
Date: June 5, 2024
Location: Rama University Premises
Dignitaries present:
- Prateek Singh, Director, R.U.
- Pranav Singh, Director, R.U.
- Prabhat Ranjan, Registrar, R.U.
- Hari Om Sharan, Dean, Academics and Planning, R.U.
- Aneeta Yadav, Dean, Student Welfare, R.U.
- Manish Dhingra, Dean, Research and Development, R.U.
- Vaishali Dhingra, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management, R.U.
- Ashutosh Singh, Deputy Registrar, R.U.
- Akhilesh Kumar, Assistant Registrar, R.U.
- Faculty Members of FASAI, R.U.
- Students of B.Sc. (Ag.), FASAI, R.U.
Activity: Planting of Trees and Saplings
In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th, 2024, Rama University hosted a significant event centred on the theme of "Land Restoration, Stopping Desertification, and Building Drought Resilience." The university community, including students, faculty members, and notable dignitaries, gathered to plant trees and saplings across the campus, reinforcing their commitment to environmental conservation.
Special Thanks to AGRI MEET FOUNDATION UP India, for enlignten the students about the importance of conserving the trees and practicing pollutant free agriculture for a sustainable future.
The event commenced at 10:00 AM with an opening ceremony in the main courtyard, where speakers emphasized the importance of environmental stewardship and the critical role educational institutions play in fostering environmental awareness. They highlighted how trees improve air quality, combat climate change, and contribute to the ecosystem's health.
Participants then moved to designated planting areas, guided by the university's horticulture team. Together, they planted a diverse selection of native and fruit-bearing trees, including Neem, Peepal, Mango, and Java plump, chosen for their suitability to the local climate and soil conditions. Each group, consisting of students, faculty members, and a dignitary, worked collaboratively, enhancing the sense of community.
Equipped with gloves, shovels, and watering cans, participants followed demonstrated planting techniques to ensure the saplings would thrive. The tree-planting drive resulted in over 200 trees and saplings being planted across the university premises, significantly contributing to campus greening and raising environmental awareness.
This initiative underscores the positive impact of collective action on environmental sustainability. Rama University plans to follow up with regular tree maintenance activities and additional workshops on environmental sustainability to ensure the long-term success of this initiative.
World Environment Day 2024 at Rama University was marked by enthusiasm and collaboration, highlighting the critical role of educational institutions in promoting sustainability. By planting trees and saplings, participants took meaningful steps towards a greener future, enhancing the beauty and health of their campus.